Days 16-18: Ohh Napoli

Okay......everyone has written their own opinions of the incident in Napoli. I have done a fair share of reflecting on this instance, so here we go......

NOBODY and I repeat NOBODY is to blame for what happened in Napoli. From the second we got off the train, there is NOTHING that could have stopped any sort of occurrence in Napoli. Not even getting lost five times. If people want to complain about our leadership's ability to logistically get things right, then how about he or she who decides to do the complaining, take the lead.

1.  When we were trying to figure out where the hell the hotel was, I'm not sure if anyone caught this, but there were barely any street names for the area the hotel was even in! Therefore, Ipad/Google maps couldn't do shit.

2. When we were stuck wandering for an hour or so trying to figure out where the Pompeii archaeologist was, that was simply an issue of the archaeologist changing locations of where she wanted to meet us and not giving us sufficient directions to where her new location was. Our translator, you know, the one who actually speaks the language of the locals, was being sent in conflicting directions by the locals.

3. When we were trying to find that pizza place..... Sometimes even when you know where you're going, you get lost. Example....why hasn't gotten lost on the 3rd or 4th Floor of Bobet?

4. Now, the incident after Capri......THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ANYONE.....EVEN IF THE PROFESSORS WERE WITH US!! We were all obvious Americans/tourists. Hence, major targets.

Now, lets talk about Pompeii.

One could imagine our beloved Paul walking into towns such as Pompeii and seeing sights like these when he entered to town center. One could also imagine Paul walking down these streets of homes. Where his communities would have gathered.

Next, we have an example of what an antiquity fast food restaurant would have been like. Those holes in the cement were home to pots of soup. And like today's culture, one could either take away or dine-in. The gold-ish light in the rear is where the sitting area was.

Directly above is an example of a painted-on lararium. Recap: lararium is what housed a mini statue of a lare, or a household god. The protectors of the household gods are two snakes. Protection from what exactly? If you guessed evil or the evil eye, they that would be correct. 

_______

I usually don't like this "in conclusion" business, but..In conclusion, Napoli can't be avoided, because it how someone goes to Pompeii. It is also home to one of the best archaeological museums in the world. 

The events that happened can't be avoided completely. There are no shark suits made to ward off "criminals." I would suggest everyone have chest plates or shields with a Medusa head, but that would be illogical and a packing nightmare. 

Therefore....final words....shit happens, then we move on. I am thankful that nobody was traumatically injured physically, and I am thankful that we were able to get through the remainder of the trip without any issue. 

_____